Nursing Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Overview The Emergency Nurse is responsible for high quality individualized patient care in the Emergency Department requiring a broad range of knowledge and expertise in the treatment of patients experiencing medical emergencies ranging from low acuity (earaches) to full blown resuscitative encounters (acute stroke, cardiac arrest). Practices within the scope of RN licensure as defined by California Board of Registered Nursing, the Nurse Practice Act and Emergency Nurses Association standards of practice. Advocates for and participates in high quality patient care and patient experience. Responsibilities Ability to perform critical care nursing role in emergency resuscitative efforts. Knows well and implements ACLS and PALS Algorhythms effectively and understands appropriate dosages, routes, expected responses as well as side effects and toxicity indicators. Primary member of Code Blue, Rapid Response and Code Stroke teams. Performs accurate nursing assessments on all patients to include accurate triage with appropriate level assignment, home medication interrogation, psychiatric history, drug history and domestic safety. Performs targeted clinical assessment including vital signs and discharge assessment in the Electronic Health Record. Mandated reporter. Accurately and safely administers medications utilizing medication administration scanning protocols for the Electronic Health Record. Assesses and documents patient response to medication according to organizational policy. Administers vasoactive intravenous infusions. Models professional behaviors consistent with Service Excellence standards: AIDET, white boards, hourly rounding, patient call backs. Adheres to organizational dress code policy and Code of Conduct. Performs the following procedures: Foley catheter insertion; nasogastric tube insertion; peripheral intravenous line insertion; feeding tube insertion; management of central lines, chest tubes, endotracheal tubes and respiratory ventilators. Performs Phlebotomy as needed to include proper asceptic technique, blood tube order of draw and protocol for blood culture sampling. Recognizes abnormal lab values, reports to MD and implements orders to correct abnormalities. Adheres to and demonstrates personal accountability in implementing and maintaining the most current clinical and service standards. Maintains mandated professional certifications and annual educational requirements. Consistently meets all attendance and tardiness standards. Adheres to all established break and meal period protocols. Plans PTO as indicated and per departmental policy. Is accountable to knowledge of posted schedule and makes changes to schedule per department policy. Participates in quality protocols: sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction and assists in data collection and chart review as assigned. Actively participates in performance improvement activities to mitigate identified issues. Attends departmental staff meetings and Administrative forums. Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferredExperience: Minimum of one year emergency room experience in acute care facilityLicenses & Certifications: California Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CEN preferredRequired Skills & Knowledge: Proficiency in advanced resuscitative measures for patients experiencing acute stroke, cardiac arrest, severe sepsis and other emergency presentations. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges & side effects/toxicity used in emergency interventions. Ability to work accurately, quickly and under pressure while remaining highly professional. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $68.93 Maximum: USD $94.78

Director of Nursing

Suncrest Hospice Novato, CA

4 months ago

Assistant Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse (RN)

Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you! Benefits $120,000-135,000 annually Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details The Assistant Director of Clinical Services works under the Director to provide overall direction to the hospice clinical team. They are responsible for hiring of qualified hospice personnel: the provision of hospice services, directly, and the delegation to and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations; and establishing standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The duties include but are not limited to: Implement policies, procedures, and best practices for operations. Monitoring nursing staff performance and addressing any QA issues Clinical policy and procedure support Assisting the Director in identifying & resolving nursing department deficiencies Monitoring implementation of correction plans Qualifications A strong leader with impeccable organizational, strategic, analytical and project management skills. A solid communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate, mentor, and influence others. 5 years in healthcare industry preferred At least 1 year in hospice 2 years of experience working in Leadership Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice Reliable transportation, driver's license and vehicle insurance

Inpatient Clinical Coordinator (RN)

Overview This position is responsible for the daily work and work-flow within the inpatient units (Medical/Surgical and ICU). The Inpatient Clinical Coordinator (ICC) is a Registered Nurse who works with the Director of Patient Care Services to ensure operational and hospital standards are upheld. The ICC is integrally involved in ensuring that staff, patients, and other department services come together seamlessly to advance patients through their admitted stay and ensure that the patients/caregivers have adequate knowledge of goals of care and discharge plans. Contributes to a nurturing and healthy work environment for all team members, ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered. Responsibilities Daily Operations: Oversees the day-to-day overall function of the inpatient units by ensuring appropriate staffing is in place and assignments are made thoughtfully and strategically, monitors bed management/throughput to ensure timely transitions of care; provides clinical support and staff break relief as needed. Staffing: Ensures appropriate staffing in place each day, works closely with the Director in the development of staffing schedules, being mindful of staff competencies. Is able to step in to bedside care when needed in all areas, and when there are sick calls or emergencies. Works with the staffing office and Director to ensure appropriate staffing for oncoming shifts in compliance with Title 22 regulations and hospital policy. Quality: Collaborates with Director of Patient Care Services in order to assess current practices and develop, implement and monitor practice, processes, programs and services that ensure adherence to Quality Assurance/Process Improvement initiatives. Is an active participant in data collection and interpretation. Seeks new approaches to care delivery and current workflows. Supports change initiatives and is able to navigate change and encourage others to remain focused in the face of obstacles. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Influences the delivery of high quality care by supporting and encouraging staff input during rounds. Maintains good working relationships with other departments and encourages staff to do same. Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinators of the ED, OR, and SCU in the coordination of care for all patients admitting to the inpatient units, to ensure timely and safe transfers and smooth transitions of care. Maintains basic knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards and helps to ensure a continuous "survey readiness" environment. Assists in the review and investigation of unfavorable events reported via the MIDAS reporting system. Patient Relations: Is committed to outstanding customer service and is able to facilitate a pleasant patient experience. Responds to patient or family concerns in a compassionate and appropriate manner. Seeks innovative ways to address patient concerns and shares all feedback from patients with team. Escalates issues to Director as appropriate.Work Environment: Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. Strives to support team morale. Assists the Director in providing ongoing training and collecting performance improvement data. Communications: Attends interdisciplinary rounds, daily huddles and staff meetings; updates personnel with pertinent information regarding changes/updates and other relevant information across all shifts. Leadership: Provides feedback to the director and participates in the interview and hiring process; provides input for staff performance evaluations. Provides leadership when the Director is unavailable; acts as a role model to all staff. Regulatory: Maintains accurate daily and monthly checks for department: assigns daily check-offs including glucometer, crash cart, and others per unit policy. Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, restocking as needed, and outdates for crash carts. Collaboration: Participates on a variety of teams and/or committees; provides recommendations based on clinical expertise; may be responsible for review and collaboration of certain policies and procedures. Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. Experience : Minimum of 2 years experience in the Acute Care Hospital setting; Previous Lead/Charge Nurse experience preferred. Licenses & Certifications : Current RN license by the State of California; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved provider. Required Skills & Knowledge : This position requires basic knowledge of inpatient regulatory requirements and standards; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task with strong organization and coordination skills; strong aptitude for using/understanding computer applications with a proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience utilizing and managing data within an electronic health record (EHR), EPIC preferred. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $62.94 Maximum: USD $86.54

CNA

Other

Certified Nursing Assistant (36 hours per week)

Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the patient care team, supporting patients, nurses and also overall unit functioning. The CNA is responsible for helping create and maintain a safe, healing environment for our patients, and a healthy working environment for the care team. The CNA is expected to perform duties autonomously and also at the direction of the RN. The CNA reports to the Director of Patient Services. Responsibilities Assists patients as needed with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, and mobilizing. Attends to patient personal hygiene needs such as brushing teeth, bathing, and toileting. Repositions the patient for comfort and per protocol. Also, observes patients for changes in behavior or condition and notifies the nurse of same. Takes patient vital signs, to include heartrate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, O2 saturation, and temperature, and reports to the RN any findings that are not "within normal limits." Monitors patient intake and output and notifies RN of abnormal increases or decreases. Documents all findings accurately and in a timely manner. Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping call light and patient belongings within reach of patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific interventions as directed by the RN Assists RN to answer call lights quickly and determines how best to assist a patient. Rounds frequently on patients, assisting as needed. Ensures patient whiteboards are complete and updated. Assists the team in keeping patient belongings safe and accounted for. Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and treats all people with respect and compassion. Maintains a professional personal appearance and manner at all times, in accordance with SVH policy. Supports a healthy working environment by volunteering discretionary effort constantly, is curious and not judgmental, maintains a positive attitude and fosters a spirit of teamwork among all disciplines. Seeks solutions and engages in problem-solving, avoiding gossip and negativity. Supports a safe working environment by keeping hallways and workstations free of equipment and clutter. Puts equipment and unused supplies away when no longer needed. Submits work orders for faulty or broken equipment to appropriate team (Biomed, Engineering, IT). Cleans and disinfects equipment per SVH Infection Prevention policy. Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction and when hands are visibly soiled. Reports unanticipated events as appropriate via the Midas system. Practices financial stewardship by not overusing or wasting supplies or linens. Supports patient flow by assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges. Maintains personal responsibility for keeping all employment requirements in good standing, including but not limited to .CNA license, BLS certification, annual employee health requirements and annual employee education requirements (i.e.Healthstreams, skills lab.) Qualifications Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of six months as CNA in acute care setting Licenses & Certifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant license by the State of California; Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association approved agency Required Skills & Knowledge : Basic anatomy; normal ranges for vital signs; ability to prioritize tasks, care for multiple patients, be flexible Compensation Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to level of experience, education, special skills and/or certifications. Minimum: USD $21.76 Maximum: USD $28.29

Other

RN - Surgical Care Unit (32 hours per week)

Overview SCU (Surgical Care Unit) RN is responsible for the preoperative preparation and recovering of all surgical patients. Responsible to act as an integral team member and keep patients moving through the unit in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Able to apply critical thinking skills throughput the surgical continuum for each patient under their care. Skilled in post anesthesia recovery care of patient undergoing various types of procedures with different combinations of anesthesia. Responsibilities Opening and closing unit- turn lights on in Waiting Room, unlock front door, remove keys from Pyxis to unlock cabinets, prints daily schedule, gets charts out of cabinet and puts them in order. Checks each patient bay- Suction, airways, ambu bag, O2 tank. Performs QC glucometer. Assigns rooms for patient arrival. Prints H&P 's, orders labs and EKGs where appropriate. Proactively directs the patient plan of care from admission to discharge. Admits and assesses each patient in a timely manner. Follows hospital policies and procedures for patient and procedure verification including all necessary preoperative checks prior to patient going into surgery. Charts allergies and fall risk. Draws labs prn, starts IV prn, notes required documentation on chart and verifies accuracy and timeliness. Gives pre-op meds as ordered. Notes Physician's Orders. Records all medications given on the electronic health record. Provides comfort measures as needed. Safely logs patient belongings and whereabouts. Maintains good communication with patient and family, communicating wait times, delays, etc. Provides education to patients and family both pre-operatively and upon discharge in a manner that its easily understood. Ensures that case management referrals, if any, are completed prior to discharge. Works with Case Management and Social Services as necessary. Calls in prescriptions prn.Provides safe recovery from anesthesia and documents the recovery process. Demonstrates excellent patient assessment skills to initiate immediate post op plan of care. Notifies Anesthesia and the Surgeon of any untoward events during the recovery phase. Uses the Chain of Command as appropriate. Continually monitors patient condition. Asks for help when needed. Documents full assessment of patient according to procedure performed. Promotes a safe environment of care and culture of safety. Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous quality and performance improvement as well as own professional development. Participates in staff meetings and brings best practices to the unit for consideration. Participates in postop calls and communicates when follow-up is needed with Perioperative Coordinator SCU. Communicates patient and family concerns to Periop Coordinator SCU as needed Qualifications Education : Registered Nursing degree, BSN preferred Experience : 2 years experience in an acute Unit, 1 year critical care experience, preferably PACU related Licenses & Certifications : RN License, ACLS, BLS, PALS Required Skills & Knowledge : Strong organization, problem solving skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and good will towards other team members. Computer literate. Effective communication skills. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $59.94 Maximum: USD $82.42

Hospice

Suncrest Hospice Sonoma, CA

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you! Benefits Actual Work/Life Balance $50-60/hr Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role. Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership. Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team. Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations. Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns) Ability to learn an electronic medical records system. Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

Director of Nursing

Wellpath Larkfield-Wikiup, CA

You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. Key Responsibilities Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site. Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in-house resources for treatment. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals. Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested. Additional Details *** 32-hours/week; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri weekly *** Qualifications & Requirements Education A graduate of an accredited school of nursing An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Experience Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment. Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment. Must have and maintain current CPR certification. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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